Manual 3D Copter Alpha 300 Q No. 16530.HOTT EN
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Index Introduction...4 Service Centre...4 Intended use...5 Package content...5 Required accessories...5 Symbols explication...6 Safety notes...6 Preparation before use...8 Receiver s binding...8 Transmitter presettings...9 First use...10 Initialization of the gyro in the receiver...10 Installing the propellers...11 First flight...11 Technical Data...12 Spare parts...13 Declaration of conformity...13 Notes on environmental protection...14 Care and maintenance...14 Warranty certificate...14 3 / 16
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Graupner 3D COPTER ALPHA 300Q. This 3D Copter is extremely versatile. This manual is valid for all speed controllers listed on the cover sheet. Read this manual carefully to achieve the best results with your 3D Copter and first of all to safely control your models. If you experience any trouble during operation, take the instructions to help or ask your dealer or Graupner Service Centre. Due to technical changes, the information may be changed in this manual without prior notice. Be always updated by checking periodically on our website, www.graupner.de to be always uptodate with the products and firmwares. This product complies with national and European legal requirements. To maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, you must read and follow this user manual and the safety notes before using the product! NOTICE This manual is part of that product. It contains important information concerning operation and handling. Keep these instructions for future reference and give it to third person in case you gave the product. Service Centre Graupner Central Service Graupner/SJ GmbH Henriettenstrasse 96 D-73230 Kirchheim / Teck Graupner USA OPENHOBBY LLC 3245 University Ave Suite 1520 San Diego, CA 92104 Servicehotline (+49) (0)7021/722-130 Monday - Thursday 9:15 am - 5:00 pm Friday 9:15 am - 1:00 pm Web: www.graupnerusa.com Phone: +1 855-572-4746 Email:service@openhobby.com Graupner in Internet For the service centers outside Germany please refer to our web site www.graupner.de 4 / 16
Intended use The 3D Copter kit is a base for a remote controlled quadcopter. Other components are required to finish the 3D Copter. (See recommended accessories section). Punctual technical information about the components of this kit can be found in the Technical data section. The 3D Copter is designed exclusively to be used as a battery-powered, radio controlled model, any other use is not allowed. For any improper use no warranty or liability is accepted. Read through this entire manual before you attempt to assemble or use or use the 3D Copter. Graupner/SJ constantly works on the development of all products; we reserve the right to change the item, its technology and equipment. Target group The 3D Copter is not a toy. It is not suitable for children under 14 years. The assembly and operation of the 3D Copter must be performed by experienced modellers. If you do not have sufficient knowledge about dealing with radio-controlled models, please contact an experienced modeller or a model club. Package content 3D COPTER ALPHA 300Q 2x white 3D Prop 6x3 / 2x red 3D Prop 6x3 propellers 4x S3057 speed controllers Ultra Control 20A 3D with Open Source BL Heli Software 2x S7051 ULTRA 2809 2300KV Brushless Motor 2x S7052 ULTRA 2809 2300KV Brushless Motor left S8446 Voltage Module +SBEC GR-18 HoTT Gyro receiver LED PCBs LED PCB covers Manual 3D Copter Alpha 300Q Manual Gyro Receiver GR-18 Manual Voltage Module + SBEC Manual Ultra Control 20A 3D Required accessories S1002 mz-12 or 33112 MX-12 (or higher) 9717.3.D35 LiPo battery V-MAXX 50C 3/1500 11,1V XT60 5 / 16
Symbols explication! Always follow the information marked with the CAUTION or WAR- NING symbol. The signal word WARNING indicates the potential for serious injury, the signal word CAUTION indicates possibility of lighter injuries. The NOTE is an important information that warns you about possible material damages. Safety notes WARNING! This safety notes are intended to protect you and other people. They are also used for safe handling the product. Therefore please read this section very carefully before using the product! Do not carelessly leave the packaging material lying around, since it might become a dangerous toy for children. Persons, including children, with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, or not capable to assemble and use safely the 3D Copter must not use the 3D Copter without supervision or instruction by a responsible person. Operation and use of radio-controlled models needs to be learned! If you have never operated a model of this type before, start carefully and make yourself familiar with the model's reactions to the remote control commands. Proceed responsibly. First, always perform a range and function test on the ground (to do so, hold your model tight), before you use your model. Repeat the test with running motor and with short throttle bursts. Before you start using the remote control model, you have to check the further relevant laws and regulations. These laws you must obey in every case. Pay attention to the possibly different laws of the countries. The insurance is mandatory for all kinds of model operation. If you already have one, so please inform yourself if the operation of the respective model is covered by your insurance. If this is not the case, conclude a special liability insurance policy for models. We recommend to provide the 3D Copter with a label, where are indicated the name, address, tel. n., e-mail and insurance n. so that the copter can be clearly assigned in the event of a crash. 6 / 16
Due to safety and licensing reasons (CE), any unauthorized reconstruction and/or modification of the product is prohibited. Only use the components and spare parts that we recommend. Always use matching, original Graupner plug-in connections of the same design and material. Make sure that all of the plug-in connections are tight. When disconnecting the plug-in connections, do not pull the cables. Protect the Copter from dust, dirt, moisture and other foreign parts. It must be protected from vibration as well as excessive heat or cold. The models may only be operated remotely in normal outside temperatures such as from -10 C to +55 C. Only operate all your HoTT components using the current software version. WARNING! If you have questions which cannot be answered by the operating manual, please contact us (contact information see page 3) or another expert in the field. Safety notes during the use Also while programming, make sure that a connected electric motor cannot accidentally start. Injury risk by the turning propellers! Program always the motors stop switch on the transmitter. (See transmitter manual) Avoid shock and pressure. Check the 3D Copter regularly for damages to the housings and cables. Damaged or wet electronic components, even if re-dried, should no longer be used! Never touch the turning propellers, this can cause serious injury. The propellers must be mounted securely, flying parts can cause serious injury. Keep long hair, loose clothing such as scarves, loose shirts or similar well away from the danger zone of the revolving propeller, they may be withdrawn by the propeller, flying debris can cause serious injury. Observe the safety notes of the required components. 7 / 16
Note: After you perceive your model, check if all components are inside the package and undamaged. Remove the battery from the model when transporting or when not in use. During transport protect the model and the transmitter from damages. P During transport protect the model and the transmitter from damages. Care: Clean the Copter, the battery and the charger only with the suitable cleaners. Good is a spirit-free cloth. Never use chemical cleaners, solvents, petrol, alcohol or similar. Preparation before use To start fling you need the following items: Transmitter (MX-12 / MZ-12 or higher) LiPo Battery 3S Receiver The receiver is already set by his factory programming optimally to the 3D Copter. For additional programming options read the instructions supplied with the receiver. Installing the battery Fix the battery in its compartment using the included hook-andloop tape. Place the battery so that the copter s centre of gravity (see sketch on the left) is in the middle of the 3D Copter. Receiver s binding If you wish to bind the receiver to a new model memory, this is the procedure: Switch the transmitter s RF section off in the Basic model settings menu (see transmitter manual) Switch on the receiver and put it in binding mode, by pressing and holding the binding button (green and red LED on the receiver are flashing) Initiate binding in the transmitter s Basic model settings menu. If the red LED of the receiver goes out within about 10 seconds and the green LED is illuminated, the binding process has been completed successfully. Your transmitter/ receiver combination is now ready for operation. If the red LED is still lit, the binding failed. In this case, repeat the whole procedure. 8 / 16
Transmitter presettings Setting of the flight-mode - attitude or rate mode on channel 5 Do not forget to set the failsafe up! Program motor-off switch! Mixer motor stop on channel 5 In the transmitter it must be selected a free model memory, the model type must be surface model and the channel 1 direction must be set so that in motor off position the power indicator must show -100%. The flight mode must be set on channel 5. Then program a twoway switch for channel 5 to control the flight mode: Attitude mode: Channel 5 = -100% to 0%. The stick movement determinates the Copters tilt on Roll and Nick. It allows a maximal angle of about 50 at 100% of stick movement. Mode suggested for beginners. The stick movements tilts directly proportionally to Roll and Nick. Rate mode: Channel 5 = higher +50%. The stick movement determinates the rate without angle limit. Aerobatic mode allows rolls and loopings. We suggest to set the fail-safe on channel 5 and channel 1 at -100%, so that in fail safe situation the attitude mode ist activated and the engines stop. Program always the motors stop switch on the transmitter. (See transmitter manual) This prevents accidental starting of motors, thus reducing the risk of injury. In addition to the motor stop switch you need to program a mixer to switch off the motors in acro mode. If the Acro mode is activated and you control over the rate mode, the motor stop function would control the motors fully backwards. To prevent this switch the mixer in attitude mode, here then the stopping of the motors is ensured via the switch. Set free mixer from S1 to C5. (see sketch on the left) M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 Typ S 5???????????????? von zu zu 1 = MIX 1 S 5 Weg+100%+100% Offset +100% SYM ASY 9 / 16
First use Risk of injury by rotating propellers. The motors can run up when switching from the Attitude mode to the Rate mode. Hold the throttle stick over center position when switching. Assemble the propellers immediately before flight operations. WARNING! Always start and land in Attitude mode. Pay attntion that the throttle travel is different in Rate mode. (See sketch below) Example: If the throttle stick is in lower position when you switch to Rate mode, the motors will soon turn in opposite direction. Throttle travel Rate mode Full throttle positive Linear Idle Linear Full throttle negative Throttle travel Attitude mode Linear up to full throttle Idle Initialization of the gyro in the receiver Once the 3D Copter has been switched on, the gyro immediately becomes active but still needs to be initialised. To initialise the gyro, keep your 3D Copter still when you switch it on. The calibration process can only be performed when the receiver is absolutely still. After 3 seconds in a still position you will hear beeps emitted by all motors.these "wiggles" signal that initialisation has been successful and that calibration is complete. Always wait until the calibration process has finished before starting to fly the model. Safety function - motors off The motors will not start until the calibration is complete. 10 / 16
Installing the propellers WARNING! Risk of injury by rotating propellers when starting the motors. Always unplug the XT-60 connector to the LiPo battery before working on the propeller. Install the propellers as shown in the picture below. Pay attention to install the proper propeller to each motor. The propeller rotation sense is written on the propeller (R/L)! The image represents the copter seen from the top. 3D Prop 6x3 White propeller, R+L (front 1+2) 3D Prop 6x3 Red propeller, R+L (back 3+4) 1 = Clockwise motor 2 = Counter-clockwise motor propeller (.L) propeller (.R) 1 2 4 3 4 = Counter-clockwise motor 3 = Clockwise motor propeller (.R) propeller (.L) First flight First flight in Attitude mode! Battery connection Switch the transmitter on and plug the battery to prepare the copter to fly. Choose a wide area for your first flight. We suggest to select first the flight mode, because the copter is thus easier to control and it is easier to become familiar with the flight characteristics of 3D Copter. Proceed carefully and responsibly. The built-in voltage module with SBEC offers the possibility to adjust up to three different voltage warnings in 0.1V steps. Refer to the instructions supplied with the module and the manual for your HoTT transmitter. 11 / 16
Technical Data S7051/S7052 ULTRA 2809 2300KV Brushless Motor (clockwise and counter-clockwise) Turns/Volt - 2300KV Diameter - 28mm Input voltage - 2-4S LiPo Shaft diameter - 5mm (clockwise/counter-clockwise thread) Weight - 45g S3057 Speed controller Ultra Control 20A 3D Input voltage - 2-4S LiPo Dimensions mm - 25x21x6 mm Weight - 15 g Maximal current - 12A Without BEC S8446 Voltage module + SBEC Operating voltage: 7,2-25,2V Antennas: 35 x 17 x 7 mm Weight: 8 g Maximum current: 3A, burst (0,5 s) 7A BEC voltage: 4,5-8V GR-18 Receiver GR-18 Operating temperature: - 15...+70 C Antennas: 2 x wires 145 mm Total weight approx.: 14 g Frequency: 2400... 2483.5 MHz Range approx.: 4000 m Dimensions ca.: 46 x 21 x 14 mm Modulation: 2.4 GHz FHSS Current consumption: 70 ma Operating voltage: (2,5) 3,6... 8,4 V 3D Prop 6x3 propellers Ø/pitch: 15/7,5 cm Weight ca.: 4.0 g Ø/pitch: 6/3 " Colors: red or white Chassis Axle distance: 211x298 cm Chassis height: 6 cm Motors height: 4 cm Chassis thickness: 2 mm Arms 10x3 cm (thickness 3 mm) Weight:110 g 12 / 16
Spare parts 2x S7051 ULTRA 2809 2300KV Brushless Motor, right 2x S7052 ULTRA 2809 2300KV Brushless Motor, left 2x 3D Prop 6x3 Propeller white 2x 3D Prop 6x3 Propeller red 1x GR-18 HoTT Gyro receiver 4x S3057 Ultra Control 20A 3D 1X S8446 BEC Module 1x 16530.11 Main chassis plate 2x 16530.14 Lateral plate 4x 16520.5 Copter Arm 3mm 1x 16530.40 Covers 1x 16530.20 Aluminium spacer 12x 20 mm, 2x 40 mm 1x 16530.30 Round-head hex screw 16x M3x8, 16x M3x6, 8x M3x17 Nylon screw 4x M3x6 3x 3391.8 Shrink tube Ø 8mm, red, black 1x 2970.D35 XT-60 connector 1x S8439 Set nuts M5 clockwise and counterclockwise thread (2x each) 4x S8376 Double side adhesive pads for speed controllers 1x 1587.200.R Velcro cable tie 15x S8436 Cable tie, black, 2,5 x 100 mm 1x 48195.W LED PCB 9-17V white 1x 48195.R LED PCB 9-17V red 1x 48195.1 LED PCB covers Other interesting, actual accessories, such as FPV goggles, transmitters, cameras, propellers, batteries, motors and speed controllers for your Race Copter are available in the Accessories area for the respective items on our website in the online shop: www.graupner. de Declaration of conformity Speed controller Ultra Control 20A 3D Graupner declares that the product is conform to EU norms. EMV 2004/108/EC: EN 61000-6-3: 2007+A1:2011; EN 61000-6-1:2007 Voltage module + SBEC Graupner declares that the product is conform to EU norms. EMV 2004/108/EC: EN 61000-6-3: 2007+A1:2011; EN 61000-6-1:2007 13 / 16
Notes on environmental protection Disposal notes This symbol on the product, user manual or packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed with other household waste at the end of its life. It must be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. The materials are recyclable as marked. By recycling, material reusing or other forms of scrap usage you are making an important contribution to environmental protection. Batteries and accumulators must be removed from the device and disposed at an appropriate collection point. Please inquire if necessary from the local authority for the appropriate disposal site. Care and maintenance Warranty certificate P Notes on care The product does not need any maintenance, it works so as it is without any special care. In your own interests protect it from dust, dirt and moisture. Clean the product only with a dry cloth (do not use detergent!). The Graupner, Henriettenstrassee 96, 73230 Kirchheim/Teck grants from the date of purchase of this product for a period of 24 months. The warranty applies only to the material or operational defects already existing when you purchased the item. Damage due to wear, overloading, incorrect accessories or improper handling are excluded from the guarantee. The legal rights and claims are not affected by this guarantee. Please check exactly defects before a claim or send the product, because we have to ask you to pay shipping costs if the item is free from defects. The present construction or user manual is for informational purposes only and may be changed without prior notice. The current version can be found on the Internet at www.graupner.de on the relevant product page. In addition, the company Graupner has no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in construction or operation manuals. No liability can be accepted for printing errors. 14 / 16
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